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Episode #970: 3 Steps To Implement Block Scheduling
Block scheduling can transform your productivity into profitability. Kiera makes the implementation as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Identify your practice's production goals. 2. Design your ideal block schedule. 3. Implement, train, and track. Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent (00:02.36)...  Read More
Saving Marriage from Success (E.279)
"The default should be your relationship. Everything else is a decision." – Scott Augustyn Behind every high-achieving dentist, there’s often a spouse navigating the unseen costs of success. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Maggie Augustyn sits down with her husband, Scott Augustyn, to pull...  Read More
Episode #969: It’s Time For a Q1 Review
Kiera touches base with doctors on how the first quarter of 2025 has gone. Ask yourself: 1. Are we tracking key performance indicators? 2. How’s the team efficiency and morale looking? 3. Do we need to adjust and refocus our annual goals? Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent...  Read More
Episode #968: The Financial Piece So Many Offices Forget About
Tiff and Britt discuss how a practice that was upside down financially picked through their systems with a fine-toothed comb to find success — and how you and your team can avoid this scenario. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:02.146) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We...  Read More
Ring, Ring! Mastering the First Impression – Live Call Analysis
?? Episode Title: "Ring, Ring! Mastering the First Impression – Live Call Analysis" ?? Episode Description What happens when a potential patient calls your dental office? That first impression can make or break their decision to schedule an appointment. In this episode of Dental Drill...  Read More
Ring, Ring! Mastering the First Impression – Live Call Analysis
What You’ll Learn: The #1 mistake team members make when answering the phone—and how to fix it  How to confidently promote your doctor and practice without feeling "salesy"  The importance of a warm, engaging tone—and how to achieve it  How to avoid costly missed opportunities that waste your...  Read More
Hiring Hygienists In Today's Economy
Hiring and retaining hygienists has become one of the biggest challenges for dental practices. With increasing salary expectations, workforce shortages, and varying levels of experience among candidates, many offices struggle to remain competitive while maintaining profitability. In this guide,...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 167: What Dentists Need to Know About the Broken American Healthcare System—an Interview with Frank Lobb
The third-party payer system for healthcare in the United States isn’t as broken as you think…it’s much, much worse. Although virtually every American citizen has had to contend with the needlessly yet deliberately complex circus of healthcare insurance, few have dug down as deep as author Frank...  Read More
Maximizing Success in 2025: Q1 Review for Dental Practices
As we approach the end of Q1 2025, it's time to pause and ask: Are you on track for your best year yet? The first quarter of the year is a crucial time to assess progress, refine goals, and optimize operations to ensure continued success. If you haven’t yet evaluated your performance, now is the...  Read More
Solutions to Financial Struggles in Dentistry
Are You Tracking Your Dental Practice Finances the Right Way? Many dentists focus on production and patient care but often overlook hidden financial pitfalls that can significantly impact profitability. If your collections fluctuate, overhead seems too high, or you’re unsure why your cash flow...  Read More
Episode #967: Understanding Your P&L Can Be Easy As Pie
Kiera walks listeners through five steps to understanding a profit and loss statement: 1. Know the structure 2. Follow the revenue streams 3. Track your spending 4. Calculate the ratios 5. Set financial goals Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent (00:03.726) Hello, Dental A Team...  Read More
Episode 170: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs): Insights from Industry Leaders
The Jameson Files 170 - Perspectives from DSO Leaders with Jennifer Vickery of Ocean Dental & Brandi Williams of Catalyst Dental Allies Podcast Host and Guests: Carrie Webber. Jennifer Vickery & Brandi Williams See What’s New from Jameson:  170 - Perspectives from DSO Leaders  For full...  Read More
Mastering Leadership and Building a Thriving Dental Practice (E.278)
"Happier dentists create happier teams, which leads to happier patients." ~Dr. Jared Anderson Many dentists enter the field with passion but quickly realize that running a practice requires a completely different skill set. In this episode, Dr. Jared Anderson shares how he overcame leadership...  Read More
Episode #966: Planning For Your Practice Exit
Even if retirement is a long, long way off, it’s important to have an exit strategy ready to go. Tiff and Britt discuss both the emotional and business sides of things of making sure your practice is in order, including debt awareness, numbers in different scenarios, passive income possibilities,...  Read More
Episode #965: 3 Steps For a Smooth + Successful Associate Onboarding
Bringing on an associate is a big move for any practices, and while the benefits fill out a long list, the way it’s done will have lingering impacts, for better or worse. Kiera gives three actionable tips on how to make the transition a smooth one for all involved. 1. Find an associate who fits...  Read More
1668 Clinical Calibration with Dr. Bruce B. Baird : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Bruce B. Baird is a 1980 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Dental school in San Antonio. After graduation, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army in Korea and at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. After leaving the service he built a scratch dental practice in the small town of...  Read More
Mastering Your Dental Practice Finances: 5 Simple Steps
Are you struggling to understand your profit and loss (P&L) statement? Do you feel lost when it comes to managing your dental practice finances? If so, you're not alone. Many dentists find financial management overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can gain clarity, control, and confidence...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 166: Is This More Important Than Being a Good Clinician? Interview with Renowned Periodontist and Author Michael Sonick, DMD
More important than being a skilled clinician is being a caring one. Dr. Michael Sonick is an internationally renowned periodontist who has learned this through personal experience, as both a patient himself and as a very successful practitioner. And what’s really interesting is how technology...  Read More
Planning for Your Practice Exit – What You Need to Know
As a practicing dentist you should always be thinking about your career’s end. Sounds a little crazy in the world of “be in the present” that we live in, but trust me, you’ll thank us later! By planning for your practice exit, AKA retirement, you can ensure that you and your family (and even team)...  Read More
How to Successfully Onboard an Associate Dentist
Bringing a new associate dentist into your practice is a major milestone. Whether you're expanding your clinical services, improving hygiene check efficiency, or creating better work-life balance, a successful onboarding process is crucial to maintaining team harmony and patient trust. However, if...  Read More
AI Dental Receptionists - The Latest Grift
AI Dental Receptionists - The Latest Grift Dental AI receptionists are everywhere right now. If you’re a dentist, I can almost guarantee that you’ve been hit up by multiple companies through email, phone calls, or ads, pitching their “revolutionary” AI receptionist that’s supposedly going to...  Read More
Episode 51: Dr. Erinne Kennedy on Managing Burnout, Preventive Care, and Leadership in Dentistry
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson welcomes Dr. Erinne Kennedy, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Integrated Learning at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kennedy shares her fascinating journey into dentistry, which was heavily influenced by her family of...  Read More
The Best Dental Podcasts for Growth-Minded Dentists
In the world of dental podcasts, there are many options to choose from, but if you're a dentist looking for actionable advice, real-world strategies, and expert insights, then The Dental A Team podcast is your ultimate go-to resource. Hosted by Kiera Dent, a seasoned dental consultant and CEO of...  Read More
Expanding Your Dental Practice: How to Choose the Right Market
Expanding a dental practice is an exciting milestone for entrepreneurial dentists, but selecting the right market is a critical decision. Should you expand in a densely populated urban area with high patient volume, or target a spread-out region with less competition? This isn’t a simple either-or...  Read More
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